Tag: Policy

Navigating the rapids: Pertinent lessons on effective crisis communication from the Finance Bill debacle.

The government’s communication surrounding the Finance Bill, 2024, presents a cautionary tale. Mixed messages, delayed responses, and a lack of transparency fueled public anxiety and contributed to the protests. Critics pointed out the lack of clear explanations regarding the potential impact of the Bill on various sectors and income brackets. Additionally, the delayed public […]...

Africa’s trillion-dollar loss: Combating illicit financial flows through policy and advocacy.

Over the past 50 years, Africa is estimated to have lost more than $1 trillion in illicit financial flows (IFFs). This sum is roughly equivalent to all of the official development assistance received ...

9 May 2024

One shoe doesn’t fit all: Evaluating proposed graphic warnings for tobacco products through a harm reduction lens.

Kenya appears to be making a significant stride in public health by introducing graphic health warnings on tobacco products. This initiative has the potential to significantly reduce smoking rates, sa...

12 Apr 2024

Empowering sustainability: The vital role of financial literacy in shaping a greener future

In a world grappling with complex challenges like climate change and economic inequality, the crucial role of financial literacy in promoting sustainability cannot be overstated. Financial literacy em...

28 Mar 2024

Kenya leads mobile money innovation: Trends and key insights from State of the Industry Report 2024

The State of the Industry Report on Mobile Money 2024 has revealed interesting insights into the mobile money landscape across sub-Saharan Africa. Among the countries analysed, Kenya emerges as a foca...

21 Mar 2024

Global disputes in taxi-hailing services reveal regulatory challenges: Insights from Australia.

Earlier this week, more than 8,000 taxi and hire car drivers in Australia emerged victorious in a class-action lawsuit against Uber. They sought compensation for the financial setbacks they endured fo...

21 Mar 2024

The TikTok ban debate: National security, free speech and global tech competition

Recurrent attempts by the US government to ban TikTok, the popular social media app, have sparked debates not just about national security concerns but also about the broader implications for tech com...

14 Mar 2024

How to give a voice to citizens in evidence-informed policy processes.

Citizens have a vital role in shaping health policies that affect their lives. However, much remains to be done to make policies more responsive to their needs and values. Engaging citizens in evidenc...

9 Feb 2024

AfCFTA competition protocol: Balancing opportunities and challenges for digital platforms in Africa

The vision of a united Africa is realised through the establishment of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the world’s largest Free Trade Area (FTA), encompassing 55 countries and r...

8 May 2023

Keeping Your Finger on the Pulse

The 14-member bipartisan talks committee, co-chaired by Tharaka MP George Murugara and his Rarienda counterpart Otiende Amollo, has met with a bid to jumpstart the stalled talks. President Ruto appo...

26 Apr 2023

Explainer: How fast Maize received at Kilindini Port gets to a shop near me

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